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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $30,065
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $28,427
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo net 42 42 42 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 90
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Limited Package 5,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Door sill trim plates       150
Rear spoiler       350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo net 28 28 28 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 72
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Limited Package 4,538      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Door sill trim plates       120
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 7,357 2,357 2,174 640
Options (change) 6,598 2,053 1,933 512
Destination 695 695 695 875
Total Price $30,347 $34,647 $34,964 $31,580
Total Invoice $28,313 $32,115 $32,552 $29,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,812
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,347$34,647$34,964$31,580
Adjustments for Features-1,405-1,530-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,942$33,117$32,434$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$28,313$32,115$32,552$29,814
Adjustments for Features-1,311-1,418-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,002$30,697$30,197$29,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,695$3,195$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,600$7,725$8,725$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$1,530$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,311-1,418-2,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092017
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in90.9 in
Length188.7 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height63.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested195033%
Total Not Requested387567%

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